To say in writing that Member understand and approve before the start of services, except in a medical emergency or as otherwise permitted by law. Minor children may give informed consent to services in the following circumstances:

Under age 18 and lawfully married;

Age 16 or older and legally an adult by the court; or

Age 14 or older for outpatient services only. For purposes of informed consent, outpatient services does not include service provided in residential programs or in day or partial hospitalization programs;

To get information about your condition and GOBHI covered and non-covered treatment options to allow an informed decision about proposed treatment(s);

To open discussion of treatment options and alternatives regardless of cost or coverage;

To be told about your options for care and to make a decision;

To help make decisions with your provider about your health care, including refusing treatment, except for court ordered services, and be told the consequences of that decision;

To work together with your provider in pursing your goals for recovery;

To make a declaration for mental health treatment, when legally and adult;